J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, 2002
B.A., University of California, Davis, 1999
Jessica Adams Robison is a civil litigator in construction law, and a Shareholder in the Firm’s Construction and Litigation practice groups.
With over two decades of experience in civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution, Jessica has extensive experience representing developers, owners, general contractors, design professionals, and subcontractors in complex construction and real estate litigation. Her practice concentrates on construction defect claims, delay claims, breach of contract disputes, mechanic’s liens actions, and defense of ADA claims. In addition, Jessica negotiates and prepares complex construction contracts, including design, pre-construction, and construction agreements.
Jessica earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Davis. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law where she served as a managing editor for the McGeorge Law Review.
Jessica is a member of the State Bar of California and of the United States District Court for Eastern District of California. Further, Jessica serves as the Chair of the Construction Section of the Sacramento County Bar Association.
Representative Matters
Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada
Member
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento
Board of Directors
International Council of Shopping Centers
Member
North State Building Industry Association Professional Women In Building Council
Member
National Association of Women in Construction
Member
Committee Member, Women in Construction Week
North State Building Industry Association
Member
North State Building Industry Association Professional Women In Building Council
Member
Sacramento Regional Builder’s Exchange
Member
Government Affairs and Political Action Committee
Sacramento County Bar Association
Construction Law Section (Chair, 2024-Current)
Executive Committee, 2015 – 2021
Awards
AV® Preeminent™ Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
Habitat for Humanity Outstanding Volunteer Award, 2018 – 2023
Northern California Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2015-2017
Northern California Super Lawyers, 2018-2025
Sacramento Business Journal ‘s Best of the Bar, 2016-2022
Sactown Magazine’s Top Lawyers List, 2015-2024, Construction
California has enacted two significant reforms that will reshape private construction contracts starting January 1, 2026. These changes impact change-order payment procedures and retention limits, creating new compliance obligations for owners, contractors, and subcontractors. Please see below for a breakdown of everything you need to know before SB 440 and…
California has enacted two significant reforms that will reshape private construction contracts starting January 1, 2026. These changes impact change-order payment procedures and retention limits, creating new compliance obligations for owners, contractors, and subcontractors. Please see below for a breakdown of everything you need to know before SB 440 and…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce Jessica A. Robison, shareholder in the firm’s Litigation and Construction practice groups, has been elected to the Associates Council for the North State Building Industry Association (BIA). With over two decades of experience representing developers, owners, general contractors, design professionals, and subcontractors in complex…
Weintraub Tobin was proud to support Habitat for Humanity’s 2025 Hard Hats and High Heels Gala, celebrating Habitat of Greater Sacramento’s 40th Anniversary. The event surpassed its $500,000 goal, raising over $575,000 to help build homes, communities, and hope for the next 40 years. Weintraub attorneys Dan Steinberg, Jessica Robison,…
Weintraub Tobin hosted its internal mock trial on June 27, 2025. Designed to help associates refine their courtroom skills while under the expert supervision of more senior attorneys, the mock trial included key elements of real litigation. Over 30 participants joined from across all offices and ranks, including shareholders, associates,…
Weintraub Tobin is honored to announce that 47 of the Firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers® and Rising Star lists, an annual review recognizing outstanding attorneys in the region. The selection process includes peer nominations, independent research to evaluate candidates, and peer reviews.…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that Jessica Robison has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento. Jessica is a shareholder at Weintraub Tobin and member of the Firm’s Construction and Litigation practice groups. With over two decades of experience in civil litigation…
Weintraub Tobin is honored to announce that 34 of its attorneys have been selected to the inaugural Sactown Magazine Top Lawyers 2024 list. Attorneys from Weintraub Tobin are recognized in over a dozen practice areas on this year’s list, including Real Estate, Employment & Labor, Business Litigation, and Estate Planning…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that 45 of the Firm’s attorneys have been recognized on the 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers® and Rising Star lists. These lists, selected annually on a state-by-state basis, recognize outstanding attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement in…
Weintraub Tobin was proud to support Habitat for Humanity’s 2023 Hard Hats and High Heels Gala. The annual event, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, raised a record-breaking $497k to help support the work of Habitat for Humanity in addressing the affordable housing crisis in the Greater Sacramento Region. Several…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that 31 of its attorneys have been selected to the 2023 Sacramento Magazine Top Lawyers list. Weintraub’s attorneys are recognized in various categories, including Business/Corporate law, Employment & Labor law, Estate Planning & Probate law, and Real Estate law. The complete roster of Weintraub…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that 47 of the Firm’s attorneys have been selected to the 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers® and Rising Star lists. These lists, selected annually on a state-by-state basis, recognize outstanding attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement in…
Weintraub Tobin continues to expand its services with the addition of Construction attorneys Daniel M. Steinberg and Jessica A. Robison. The legal team and their staff establish a Construction Law practice at Weintraub, which will work closely with the Firm’s Real Estate and Litigation groups. The Weintraub Construction Law team…
